Paul Pogba has credited Michael Carrick for his stunning brace against Manchester City.

The France midfielder scored twice in 97 seconds to turnaround Manchester United's 2-0 deficit at the Etihad on Saturday.

His goals ultimately inspired United to victory as Chris Smalling scored a winner 11 minutes later.

It was a real statement from the Red Devils' club record signing, and went a long way to justifying his price tag.

But rather than taking the praise for himself, Pogba revealed the role Carrick played in those goals.

Paul Pogba nods his side level at the Etihad (Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images)

The France midfielder produced a superb performance (Image: AFP)

"I give the credit to Michael Carrick, because after the game every game he shows me the video and says to make those runs," Pogba told Sky Sports after the game.

"He's someone who's helped me a lot, every time after training he says: 'Come, look at this run, you can kill because nobody can stop you'."

Michael Carrick will join United's coaching staff full-time at the end of the season (Image: Manchester United)

Carrick took a seat on United's bench for their victory over Roma (Image: Manchester United)

Pogba also added that he wouldn't have been able to score his goals had he been deployed in a midfield two.

Much has been made of the formation the 24-year-old plays in, with it widely known that he prefers playing in a midfield three.

And Pogba added as much after Saturday's clash: "It's hard to make this run in a two, because you have to stay and you have to control. When we have three players, I know Matic will stay behind, and you have more freedom to go in front."

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